Pratik Patel, with biceps, medals, and a burning ambition, was chasing stardom – but the dream turned deadly.The son of rickshaw driver Ishwarbhai Jamubhai Patel from Kudiyana village’s New Colony, Pratik had carved a name for himself in local fitness circles, earning accolades at district and taluka-level competitions.Fueled by his passion, he hit the gym daily and leveraged his fitness journey on social media, creating 376 reels in an all-out effort to build an online persona. His follower count reached 7,923 – but the rise wasn’t fast enough for the fame-hungry youth.Despite his efforts, Pratik’s calls for more followers went largely unanswered, leaving him disillusioned and emotionally drained. The mounting frustration over his stalled influencer career ultimately drove him to take his own life, marking a heartbreaking end to a young man’s pursuit of digital glory.(If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation – 04424640050 (available 24×7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences’ helpline – 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
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